tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62084292492410438872015-03-03T10:25:54.581-06:00Ten Feet Off BealeAlyssahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10903335818880823795noreply@blogger.comBlogger755125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-12635601524423192662015-03-03T08:30:00.000-06:002015-03-03T08:30:00.035-06:00March Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_n1YKe4SDTw/VPUifDPKYOI/AAAAAAAABZE/cHKn4mIA3I0/s1600/march%2Bgoals.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Hello, March! Yes, it's still freezing outside but the end of winter is in sight. I'm trying to bring myself out of hibernation so I'm setting some goals for this month. There are some things I want to be held accountable for and fun things I want to do.<br /><br />&gt;&gt; Take More Pictures - My poor camera has been neglected. When the world is grey, I have very little motivation to snap pictures of pretty things or even everyday life. I want to get back in the habit of documenting moments, even the simple ones.<br /><br />&gt;&gt; Make Ice Cream - It's been too long since I've used my ice cream maker. I'm thinking it needs to be pulled out soooooon.<br /><br />&gt;&gt; Decorate with Fresh Flowers - Spring is almost here and with spring comes flowers! I think having flowers around is just what I need to get rid of the winter blues. <br /><br />&gt;&gt; Create New Embroidery Hoops - I have ideas spinning around my head! I just need to get them stitched up. This will happen this month. Be on the lookout for new hoops listed in my shop. <br /><br />&gt;&gt; Find a Pot of Gold - Putting a St. Patrick's Day spin on this one, but one of my goals this month is to spend money frugally. We have some fun trips planned in the next few months and plane tickets are expensive. <br />&gt;&gt; Exercise - Putting this one on here to hold myself accountable! Getting back into the habit of exercising has not been easy... I'm choosing to blame the weather. I have a feeling, though, that there will be some sunny days this month and I am going to take advantage of them and get outside!<br /><br /><br />What are some things you want to accomplish this month?<br />&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-12193502162392943652015-02-24T08:00:00.000-06:002015-02-24T08:00:03.373-06:00Memphis Type History<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xXuqweV7_ZE/VOaMTbOlH-I/AAAAAAAABXw/zMtInfajWQU/s1600/film%2Brow%2Bmgm%2Bclose.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />Blogging has opened some pretty great doors for me. I've had the opportunity to go new places, experience amazing things, meet incredible people, and document each step of the way.<br /><br />With that being said, I have some news. I am now a contributor for the <a href="http://www.memphistypehistory.com/">Memphis Type History blog</a>! It's a space where writers and artists share stories, off-beat history, and amazing typography... all about Memphis! <br /><br />Soooo, about the picture on this post. Do you want to know why there's a building in downtown Memphis with a Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (yes, as in MGM the film studio) nameplate? Go check out my <a href="http://www.memphistypehistory.com/film-row/">first Memphis Type History post</a> to find out!<br /><br />&nbsp; Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-75820947555958197882015-02-17T21:55:00.002-06:002015-02-17T21:55:52.241-06:00Yogurt Covered Strawberries<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2GM4UebIly0/VOQJdxOcq_I/AAAAAAAABXY/9i4VMzF9DSs/s1600/yogurt%2Bstrawberry%2Bhero.jpg" /></div><br /><br />I'm not sure if it had to do with Valentine's Day or maybe it was the crazy ice storm that we got, but while we were iced in this weekend, I really wanted to make chocolate covered strawberries. The problem? I didn't have any chocolate. Fortunately, I did have some yogurt in the fridge so we whipped up some frozen yogurt covered strawberries.<br /><br />It was so simple that I almost didn't share this here, but I can't keep all this goodness to myself.<br /><br />Here's what you have to do:<br />- Take some <a href="http://ooh.li/9dba861">Liberté yogurt</a> (might I suggest the Cappuccino or Caramel flavor?)<br />- Stir it up real good<br />- Dip fresh strawberries<br />- Put them in the freezer for a few hours<br /><br />They were delicious! Definitely a healthier alternative to chocolate covered strawberries and deffffinitely just as delicious.<br /><br />Talk about <a href="http://ooh.li/9dba861">#YogurtPerfection</a>! There are just so many different varieties you could make. Liberté yogurt comes in nine captivating flavors. Right now, we have some cut up bananas in our freezer dipped in Caramel Liberté yogurt. I can't wait to try it!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TVjsu30PU74/VOQJaonWDxI/AAAAAAAABXM/QAM_KvNE5lM/s1600/yogurt%2Bfrozen.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Ok, so, I'm giving away $15 so you can go buy a tonnnn of yogurt and fruit (or, I guess, whatever else you want) to make this yourself. Enter using the Rafflecopter:<br /><br /><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="ba7da8d120" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ba7da8d120/" id="rcwidget_bp8lzfcf" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="//widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />While you're here, don't forget to <a href="http://ooh.li/41e9f0c">grab a coupon</a>!! <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>The information, products and gift cards were provided by Publix and General Mills through Linqia. All opinions are my own. </i></span><br /><br /><br /><img src="http://ooh.li/700244b" />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-75466207704077707692015-02-17T08:00:00.000-06:002015-02-17T08:00:00.267-06:00Ice Storm of 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FR57rwhO6EU/VOK4CpyZGKI/AAAAAAAABWk/GRjJbjskABY/s1600/ice%2Bcoffee.jpg" /></div><br /><br />At least once each winter Memphis gets a crazy ice storm. No snow... just ice. The city shuts down. I'm not complaining! I'm glad people stay off the slick roads, plus, I think Downtown Memphis is so beautiful covered in icicles. Jeremy and I bundled up and went for a walk yesterday. Yes, it was cold, but oh so pretty!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CCGDX6flzrc/VOK395vkqwI/AAAAAAAABWc/e-ApeNNlTuI/s1600/ice%2Bbicycle.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0l67x-FnYm8/VOK37cusNqI/AAAAAAAABWU/pqtsjm9KXas/s1600/ice%2Bme.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mcs_0WD6VBM/VOK4EVpgGII/AAAAAAAABWs/tdWFOBHWO-A/s1600/ice%2Bplants.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7RCjbpZay-w/VOK4JuEbBsI/AAAAAAAABW8/WBYfaAb_Yyc/s1600/ice%2Btrolley%2Bstation.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KFufV6Ohqho/VOK4HgiH14I/AAAAAAAABW0/58uPZLuYILI/s1600/ice%2Bpole.jpg" /></div><br />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-2116907720564458342015-02-11T08:00:00.000-06:002015-02-11T08:00:02.842-06:00Best of Downtown: Milkshakes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oPhvYv835KI/VNrIt7o6S7I/AAAAAAAABWA/NhOKNvpZ5LM/s1600/milkshake%2Bhero.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Valentine's Day is this weekend! If a fancy dinner isn't really your thing, might I suggest sharing a milkshake with your sweetheart? Or maybe even after a night out on the town, stopping into one of these places for a nightcap. Here are a few of my favorite places to get milkshakes in Downtown Memphis:<br /><br /><br />- <a href="http://oshiburger.com/">Oshi</a> ---&gt; Oshi is a relatively new burger place right on Main Street that is one of my new favorite places to eat (<a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/10/must-eat-memphis-oshi-burger-bar-downtown.html">read my blog post about it here</a>). This is the type of place where you know you're going to get good service and good food all the time. They have a pretty solid selection of milkshakes on their menu that can be made with alcohol or without. My favorite is the Godzilla.<br /><br />- <a href="http://a-schwab.com/">A. Schwab</a> ---&gt; When Memphians hear <i>A. Schwab</i>, most of them think general store. In addition to being a great shop to find something interested located on Beale Street, they also have a (relatively newish) turn of the century soda fountain (<a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/01/a-schwab-soda-fountain.html">read my blog post about it here</a>)! The perfect place to stop in with your Valentine. <br /><br />- <a href="http://arcaderestaurant.com/">The Arcade</a> ---&gt; Milkshakes and diners just go together so it's no surprise that The Arcade, Memphis' oldest restaurant, has amazing milkshakes. <br /><br />- <a href="http://www.dyersonbeale.com/">Dyer's Burgers</a> ---&gt; Dyer's is known for their burgers made in 100 year old grease (yes, you read that right), however, their milkshakes are delicious and (as far as I know) no grease is involved.... thankfully. <br /><br />- <a href="http://www.aldospizzapies.com/">Aldo's Pizza Pies</a> ---&gt; Ok, hear me out... this last one isn't a milkshake BUT it's similar. Aldo's has the best root beer float that I have ever had. I think it has to do with the fact that their root beer comes out of a tap. Amazing. We've been known to stop into Aldo's just for floats. <br /><br /><br />Now, I realllly want a milkshake. Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-8361192190842567812015-02-03T08:00:00.000-06:002015-02-03T08:00:02.471-06:00Love Pop Soda Shop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TOu1UNwA41g/VNBDnRKcSfI/AAAAAAAABVQ/16akIazrMO4/s1600/love%2Bpop%2Bsign.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Q9A-6OT5ujA/VNBDhjNYCiI/AAAAAAAABVA/jYSpolyy_9I/s1600/love%2Bpop%2Bcrates.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XI0NwlS4DGc/VNBDj_UserI/AAAAAAAABVI/8hlIqKDYnLo/s1600/love%2Bpop%2Bdoor.jpg" /></div><br />I love living in the South Main Arts District of Downtown Memphis. There's a plethora of restaurants and bars within walking distance as well as the FedEx Forum and the Orpheum. Now, we have a new player in our neighborhood. A place that is unlike anywhere else in all of Memphis: <a href="https://twitter.com/lovepopsodashop">Love Pop Soda Shop</a>. <br /><br />The concept is really pretty simple, but it's completely brilliant. You don't need to order a meal, it's family friendly, and it's definitely a fun time.<br /><br />Love Pop Soda Shop has hundreds of unique flavored sodas for you to choose from. When we stopped in a few weekends ago, we each chose a bottle that looked good to us and they gave us some ice so we could sip on our pop strolling around South Main and enjoy the sun. You can also build your own six packs and I've heard they have ice cream so you can make floats.<br /><br />See what I mean? Brilliant.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MeazKlSXmpE/VNBDfr7NinI/AAAAAAAABU4/lOrhv5YQVPs/s1600/love%2Bpop%2Bbottles.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OcfhmxJnfyI/VNBDndiLAHI/AAAAAAAABVU/kj1ZV9JR8rk/s1600/love%2Bpop%2Bme.jpg" /></div>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-63547356092028296422015-02-02T08:00:00.000-06:002015-02-02T08:00:00.112-06:00Bee Mine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-InnzcOp2LMk/VM7huzpVOKI/AAAAAAAABUk/wygxOdKIYhc/s1600/bee%2Bmine%2Bhero.jpg" /></div><span id="goog_765072284"></span><span id="goog_765072285"></span><br /><br />Happy February! I stitched up these little Valentine's and now have them listed in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/tenfeetoffbeale">shop</a> :)<br /><br />So far, 2015 has been one for the books. There are some pretty awesome things happening behind the scenes around here that I cannot wait to share!! February is looking like it will be one very love-ly month. <br /><br /><br />&nbsp; Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-41110678575862031312015-01-28T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-28T08:00:06.672-06:00Eating in Memphis: Belly Acres<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0LB_Rxd4Wts/VMhIhyTx_vI/AAAAAAAABUI/HrYMd2aFbqs/s1600/belly%2Bacres%2Bsign.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fK50Cqr_fa8/VMhIeV-MisI/AAAAAAAABUA/P2F0YmXpCys/s1600/belly%2Bacres%2Bplane.jpg" /></div><br />The ever-growing Overton Square has another new restaurant... <a href="http://bellyacres901.com/">Belly Acres</a>. Its atmosphere is just as cute as the name and it has a menu just as delicious as it sounds!<br /><br />If you haven't been yet, I highly recommend it. There are burger places popping up all over Memphis lately, but this one is (so far) one of my favorites. I particularly liked the Build Your Own section of the menu where you have a plethora of meets, breads, cheeses, etc, to create your own amazing burger. <br /><br />They boast that they are "Citified Farm Fresh" which essentially means they bring the farm to the city with fresh quality ingredients and adorable decor. I particularly like the bright yellow crop duster coming out of the building!<br /><br />Belly Acres is an extremely kid friendly restaurant, so bring the whole family! They serve their kid's meals in frisbees that you can take home and there's a tractor when you walk in that the little ones can climb on. Even though we don't have any children, this is still a place I know Jeremy and I will frequent often. At Belly Acres you know you'll always have a delicious meal you will without a doubt enjoy. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9GprosBhZ-s/VMhIUVimuTI/AAAAAAAABTg/LUe6gCeMDJk/s1600/belly%2Bacres%2Bcorn.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_-mmYgOWH5Q/VMhIWUzuS1I/AAAAAAAABTo/ZuCG__GCn2I/s1600/belly%2Bacres%2Bcup.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mAU8cYUnhog/VMhIQgfsYuI/AAAAAAAABTY/HDnxLPzVmLU/s1600/belly%2Bacres%2Bburger.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8ZywhgKF4WU/VMhIa-hqsCI/AAAAAAAABT4/bnZgR6reS6I/s1600/belly%2Bacres%2Bplane%2Binside.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br />PS. If you follow me on Instagram, Belly Acres is where <a href="http://instagram.com/p/yOE6TRC4qE/?modal=true">this #whereinmemphis picture</a> was taken! <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/50/1927891/restaurant/Midtown/Belly-Acres-Memphis"><img alt="Belly Acres on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/logo/1927891/minilogo.gif" style="border: none; height: 15px; width: 104px;" /></a>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-64079469513218240402015-01-26T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-26T12:22:57.121-06:00Stay-At-Home Date Night<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gx3W9-Mn_Ic/VMW_VIsegiI/AAAAAAAABS0/DbTKpWyWd8k/s1600/popsecret%2Bhero.jpg" WIDTH="800" /></div><br />In just a few days, Jeremy and I will have been married a whole eight months. Eight months! I can hardly believe it. I'm sure I'm not the only one to say that now that we're married, we don't "date". What I mean is, we spend so much time together and do everything together but alot of time there are distractions or other things getting in the way of our time with the two of us.<br /><br />Before we were married, we spent a lot of time together one-on-one. We didn't live together, so the times we saw each other were special and we were focused on each other. We weren't anxiously checking game scores or emails or twitter. I am a firm believer that you should be conscious about dating your spouse. We decided to do something different and have a stay-at-home date this weekend so.... <b>we built a fort</b>.<br /><br />We had a crazy amount of fun going around the house gathering things that would make a cozy fort in our living room. We started by moving our coffee table and shoving some hockey sticks into our couch cushions. Then, we draped a sheet and some pretty table clothes over that to make the roof and walls. We took all the pillows off our bed and grabbed every blanket we owned to make fort comfy. Once it was done, we popped some <a href="http://ooh.li/b0d7463">Pop Secret</a> popcorn and watch a movie. It was perfect.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UE1jXhaKCHk/VMW_NN-V_9I/AAAAAAAABSc/dZNAUdLHF_o/s1600/pop%2Bsecret%2Bfort%2Blabels.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--_K_29JBfxs/VMW_Lb9rv8I/AAAAAAAABSU/V4MsVNHjt1g/s1600/pop%2Bsecret%2Bharrison.jpg" WIDTH="800" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-D1YZXhF7v-o/VMW_SRwdp9I/AAAAAAAABSs/vEuNDyN6Sv4/s1600/pop%2Bsecret%2Bpop%2Bsecret.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fLsJc02a_HU/VMW_OEsm6LI/AAAAAAAABSk/Js0gOYUTAwA/s1600/pop%2Bsecret%2Banimals%2Bgood.jpg" WIDTH="800" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br />Even our animals loved it!<br /><br />Building a fort and watching a movie was the perfect stay-at-home date for us and I definitely encourage everyone to try it.<br /><br />If you do build a fort, you should absolutely positively submit your photo to the <a href="http://ooh.li/b0d7463">Pop Secret Facebook</a> page by using hashtag #PopSecretForts for a chance to win some fun mystery prizes and rewards.<br /><br />Psssst <a href="http://ooh.li/b0d7463">here's a coupon</a> for some Pop Secret!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ooh.li/b0d7463"><img alt="http://ooh.li/b0d7463" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j-H1noNPx74/VMXF-_fqS_I/AAAAAAAABTE/cR0JDUTXjqs/s1600/pop%2Bsecret%2Bcoupon.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Many thanks to Pop Secret and <a href="https://app.linqia.com/r/7iqsnr1f">Linqia</a> for sponsoring today's post! As always, all opinions are entirely my own. </span></i> <img src="http://ooh.li/6c881c5" />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-39857217203719309082015-01-23T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-23T08:00:03.486-06:00The Nashvillian<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><em></em>&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;"><em>Happy Friday!! Today, Ashley is going to help me get out of this winter fog I'm in and share a little something about the otherrrrrr great city in Tennessee.. Nashville!!</em> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hello, Memphis! I'm Ashley and I blog over at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thenashvillianblog.com/" target="_blank">The Nashvillian</a>. I mostly blog about my life in Nashville, including restaurant outings and events. On top of that, I often post about travel, entertainment, fashion, and food. I'm excited to be guest posting for Alyssa today and thought I would share a post you're likely to see on my blog.&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">--------</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Saturday was a bit nippy in Nashville, so I threw on my old trusted <a href="http://www.forever21.com/" target="_blank">Forever 21</a> turtleneck and set off in search of good food to satisfy my rumbling belly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-93HdPmG_Xks/VDSdKJDMnhI/AAAAAAAAGVU/kYDj9hL7YjY/s1600/IMG_8535.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-93HdPmG_Xks/VDSdKJDMnhI/AAAAAAAAGVU/kYDj9hL7YjY/s1600/IMG_8535.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Mr. suggested a new pizza place in Germantown, called <a href="http://312pizzaco.com/" target="_blank">312 Pizza Company</a>. I shrugged my shoulders and said, "why not?!" We then scurried off in the distance and somehow ended up in Chicago - well, not really, but it sure seemed that way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">312 is a Chicago-inspired pizza place specializing in that incredible, savory, messy deep dish pizza that the city is so very famous for. And it's not just the pizza that makes you feel like you've somehow magically teleported to the windy city, it's the ambience of the restaurant too - Blackhawks decor, a photo of Al Capone, and a comfortable atmosphere lacking "trendiness" (but in a good way). It really doesn't feel like Nashville at all. And as much as I love this southern city I now call home, I was happy to be back in the midwest even if it was only for a lunch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We started off with pretty much the most amazing mozzarella sticks ever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n3bX9qcpAuY/VDNbnRkKOLI/AAAAAAAAGOA/Qt2lna5ASUo/s1600/IMG_8516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n3bX9qcpAuY/VDNbnRkKOLI/AAAAAAAAGOA/Qt2lna5ASUo/s1600/IMG_8516.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nWb0d9l0Xg8/VDNbn3le9vI/AAAAAAAAGOM/Zl2siYF9Lw4/s1600/IMG_8518.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-nWb0d9l0Xg8/VDNbn3le9vI/AAAAAAAAGOM/Zl2siYF9Lw4/s1600/IMG_8518.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The best way to test for perfect mozzarella sticks is to see how far you can stretch the cheese. And these babies can <i>really</i> stretch!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cMXPFLA6Wnc/VDNbqI6haMI/AAAAAAAAGO4/34P_lg3pUdg/s1600/IMG_8536.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cMXPFLA6Wnc/VDNbqI6haMI/AAAAAAAAGO4/34P_lg3pUdg/s1600/IMG_8536.jpg" /></a></div><br />I was so excited about my stretchy cheese that I knocked my water over right in my lap! Thankfully, the staff was nice about it and provided many napkins for me to clean my clumsy self up.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Looking around, you'll find a homage to all things Chicago.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mwV08MO5dfI/VDNbrqtCFnI/AAAAAAAAGPU/n5NKqBMQ18Y/s1600/IMG_8544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mwV08MO5dfI/VDNbrqtCFnI/AAAAAAAAGPU/n5NKqBMQ18Y/s1600/IMG_8544.jpg" /></a></div><br />And many TV's tuned into many sporting events, of course.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLZkbqhzfiM/VDSZ3WzbipI/AAAAAAAAGVI/5E-dtqCaN94/s1600/IMG_8635.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZLZkbqhzfiM/VDSZ3WzbipI/AAAAAAAAGVI/5E-dtqCaN94/s1600/IMG_8635.jpg" /></a></div><br />The pizza typically takes around 30-45 minutes, so you'll have plenty of time to fraternize with your date.<br /><br />That's when I realized my incredibly charming husband can wiggle his ears. Being the super competitive girl that I am, I tried to beat him at his own game.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PaLH1GwH4Fs/VDNbtW6KQ8I/AAAAAAAAGQA/5nXL057c-i0/s1600/IMG_8581.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PaLH1GwH4Fs/VDNbtW6KQ8I/AAAAAAAAGQA/5nXL057c-i0/s1600/IMG_8581.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I tried really hard.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yjSMktPgkpY/VDNbtm3iB1I/AAAAAAAAGQE/0GlVfrrOVbo/s1600/IMG_8585.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yjSMktPgkpY/VDNbtm3iB1I/AAAAAAAAGQE/0GlVfrrOVbo/s1600/IMG_8585.jpg" /></a></div><br />And even harder.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-acF3izCFXJw/VDNbuJO_cZI/AAAAAAAAGQM/0Fr3LO6n7v4/s1600/IMG_8588.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-acF3izCFXJw/VDNbuJO_cZI/AAAAAAAAGQM/0Fr3LO6n7v4/s1600/IMG_8588.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>But it didn't quite work.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bXpA1qUYDwo/VDNbuZSXAQI/AAAAAAAAGQU/jipLQjKfRxo/s1600/IMG_8590.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bXpA1qUYDwo/VDNbuZSXAQI/AAAAAAAAGQU/jipLQjKfRxo/s1600/IMG_8590.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Before things could get too silly, our pizza arrived looking absolutely splendid.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EdUF4vAbSa4/VDNbvMWPVVI/AAAAAAAAGQg/zCdRpCNiTrc/s1600/IMG_8598.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EdUF4vAbSa4/VDNbvMWPVVI/AAAAAAAAGQg/zCdRpCNiTrc/s1600/IMG_8598.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-00o4mJBu_N8/VDNbvcPngNI/AAAAAAAAGQo/GDVJR-Xw2y8/s1600/IMG_8599.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-00o4mJBu_N8/VDNbvcPngNI/AAAAAAAAGQo/GDVJR-Xw2y8/s1600/IMG_8599.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Again, with that cheese. This place sure knows how to tug on my <strike>heart</strike>&nbsp;cheese strings.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B1g2YysX6Kw/VDNbv8oDflI/AAAAAAAAGQs/BMmMNRIvmlo/s1600/IMG_8606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-B1g2YysX6Kw/VDNbv8oDflI/AAAAAAAAGQs/BMmMNRIvmlo/s1600/IMG_8606.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VWzqAs4r1H4/VDNbxBopNCI/AAAAAAAAGRI/awXuWBLakzw/s1600/IMG_8612.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VWzqAs4r1H4/VDNbxBopNCI/AAAAAAAAGRI/awXuWBLakzw/s1600/IMG_8612.jpg" /></a></div><br />Loaded generously with chicken and jalapeños, the sloppiness is fully welcomed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4o53YuXCaLk/VDNbxxdSO9I/AAAAAAAAGRo/OvO7EwhrAos/s1600/IMG_8618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4o53YuXCaLk/VDNbxxdSO9I/AAAAAAAAGRo/OvO7EwhrAos/s1600/IMG_8618.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p8TSbuyQfrc/VDNbyHlkgKI/AAAAAAAAGRk/LbD28djE1ek/s1600/IMG_8620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p8TSbuyQfrc/VDNbyHlkgKI/AAAAAAAAGRk/LbD28djE1ek/s1600/IMG_8620.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n2HqAA3nqCA/VDNbzRPyEVI/AAAAAAAAGSA/diTMa451Z8Q/s1600/IMG_8622.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-n2HqAA3nqCA/VDNbzRPyEVI/AAAAAAAAGSA/diTMa451Z8Q/s1600/IMG_8622.jpg" /></a></div><br />And the taste is sensational - the way pizza should <i>always</i> be.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o-tvjDqLFXE/VDNbzXAcVDI/AAAAAAAAGR8/d8z9CSbbHUU/s1600/IMG_8623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o-tvjDqLFXE/VDNbzXAcVDI/AAAAAAAAGR8/d8z9CSbbHUU/s1600/IMG_8623.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-csLU_a5KJvQ/VDNb0FbnWkI/AAAAAAAAGSM/49RcqfHRcbs/s1600/IMG_8624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-csLU_a5KJvQ/VDNb0FbnWkI/AAAAAAAAGSM/49RcqfHRcbs/s1600/IMG_8624.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2gKiloo88co/VDNb0y2XIuI/AAAAAAAAGS4/9zboT9QrqKc/s1600/IMG_8627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2gKiloo88co/VDNb0y2XIuI/AAAAAAAAGS4/9zboT9QrqKc/s1600/IMG_8627.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Definitely a very pleasant lunch spot, provided you have time to wait on the pizza. I believe they also offer pizzas by the slice during the week for all you working folks looking to grab a quicker bite. Check out their menu&nbsp;<a href="http://312pizzaco.com/menu/" target="_blank">here</a>, and follow them on Twitter&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/312pizzaco" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">---------</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thanks to Alyssa for having me, and I hope to see some of you in&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thenashvillianblog.com/" target="_blank">my neck of the woods</a>&nbsp;soon! :)</div>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-66203550675439300762015-01-22T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-26T12:23:30.554-06:00Winter Blues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xYAolViSx3I/VMB2_riEd6I/AAAAAAAABSE/RYc315qtcZQ/s1600/DeathtoStock_Medium10.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><br /><br />I am in a rut.<br /><br />I blame the winter blues... tell me I'm not the only one going through this. I'm really struggling to stay motivated and inspired when it gets dark early and everything is cold and grey.<br /><br />Even though Ten Feet Off Beale has been quieter than usual, there have been lots of good things happening behind the scenes. For one, have you noticed anything different around here? The lovely <a href="http://www.danielleburkleo.com/">Danielle Burkleo</a> created this new design for me! I am loving it!! <br /><br />So, what are your tips for staying motivated and inspired during winter?<br /><br /><br />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-92102714791277794612015-01-14T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-14T08:00:05.083-06:00Wayback Wednesday: I Love Memphis<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Recently, I've been going through some old blog posts that I wrote. Did you know Ten Feet Off Beale will be four years old this summer?! That's nuts. Anyways, I was reading some old posts and stumbled across one titled <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2012/01/i-love-memphis.html">I Love Memphis</a>. At this point I had only lived in Memphis about a year and a half and was falling head over heels in love with this city... and with my tour guide (who is now my husband).&nbsp;</i></span><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i><br /></i></span><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>I copied that post here exactly as it was (pictures, graphics, and all) so you can read what I wrote in January of 2012. When you see things in italics like this, those are notes I added just now. </i></span><br /><br /><img alt="I Love Memphis" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/ilovememphis.jpg" height="325" width="640" /><br /><br />How often do you spend a day exploring the city you live in? Memphis isn't a large city, but there's so much to see and do here. We took advantage of the sorta warm January weather and went sight-seeing. </div><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>First off, look this picture!! That Memphis sign to the left is no longer there!!! Also, at the time of this post, I didn't work at Raymond James yet which is the brown building a little to the right of center. I would start working there only a few months after I wrote this post. </i></span><br /><br /><img alt="U of Memphis" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/uofm.jpg" height="477" width="640" /><br /><br />We started at the University of Memphis. This is where Jeremy went to school. I like seeing the buildings he spent time in and hearing the stories about going to college at a school like Memphis. It's so so much bigger than Villanova but there are still some aspects that are similar. It's fun being able to walk around a college campus. </div><br /><img alt="The Shell" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/theshell.jpg" height="477" width="640" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Levitt Shell is located in Overton Park which is right by the Memphis Zoo. It's an extremely old amphitheater. It's important to the city though because Elvis once performed here. I believe today there are concerts and things here during the summer. <br /><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Yes, there are definitely concerts... we actually <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2012/06/concert-in-park.html">have been</a> to a few. Little did I know this would also be the exact place Jeremy would <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2013/03/the-best-day-ever-so-far.html">propose</a>.&nbsp;</i></span> </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /></div><img alt="Victorian Village" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/vv.jpg" height="477" width="640" /><br /><br /><img alt="Creepy" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/creep.jpg" height="477" width="640" /><br /><br />I never knew Victorian Village existed until this weekend. There's a road of these gorgeous Victorian houses right near downtown Memphis. Nobody lives in them, but you can tour them. As we were driving by we noticed the super creepy statue in the attic of one of the houses. Why would anyone do this?! It's so scary!!<br /><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>The house with the creepy statue? Yeah, I looked there to have our wedding reception. It's the Woodruff-Fontaine house. We ended up going in a different direction with our wedding (and not because of the creepy statue)... but man that house is gorgeous.&nbsp; </i></span></div><br /><img alt="Pyramid" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/pyramid.jpg" height="477" width="640" /><br /><br />It's hard to miss the giant pyramid on the banks of the Mississippi river. Before the city built FedEx Forum, the Pyramid was the home of the Grizzlies and the Memphis Tigers. It symbolizes Memphis' ancient Egyptian roots. Today, it is sadly just sitting there empty. They have decided to put a giant Bass Pro Shop there sometime in the future. That will be interesting.<br /><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Yes!! There WILL be a Bass Pro Shop!! It's set to open sometime this year. I sounded so skeptical then haha I'm actually pretty excited about it now. Also, that Ramsses statue isn't there anymore! You can now find it on the University of Memphis campus.</i></span><br /><br /><img alt="South Main" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/southmain.jpg" height="390" width="640" /><br /><br />South Main is one of my favorite parts of downtown Memphis. The buildings have clearly been there for forever, it's right on the trolley line, and there are cute little boutiques and restaurants on every corner. If I was ever going to live downtown, this is where I'd like to be. I'd live in an old loft apartment with exposed brick walls. I'd walk to the Memphis farmers market on Saturday and take the trolley to go downtown.<br /><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>You guys, I think I can predict the future. Or I just really know what I want. I had said that I wanted to live on South Main in an old loft with exposed brink walls... want to guess where <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2013/08/the-big-secret-reveal.html">I live now</a>?? South Main is STILL one of my favorite parts of downtown... I might even say it IS my favorite part). </i></span><br /><br /><img alt="NCRM" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/civilrights.jpg" height="477" width="640" /><br /><br />South Main is also where the National Civil Rights Museum is located. I talked a little about this on <a href="http://tenfeetoffbeale.blogspot.com/2012/01/i-have-dream.html" target="_blank">Martin Luther King Day</a>. Such a huge part of American history stuck smack dab in the middle of town.<br />&nbsp; <br /><br /><img alt="Peabody" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/peabody.jpg" height="477" width="640" /><br /><br />It started getting so cold as the sun went down so we went to the Peabody Hotel. This world famous hotel is well know for the ducks that live there. They march every morning to the fountain in the middle of the lobby where they splash and play all day until they waddle back into the elevator at the end of the day. It's a pretty cute thing to see.<br /><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>The Peabody is so special to us now!! This was where we <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/search/label/%23averylongwedding">got married</a>.&nbsp; </i></span><br /><br /><img alt="Memphis Tigers" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202012/basketball2.jpg" height="477" width="640" /><br /><br />And of course, a day in Memphis, or a day with Alyssa and Jeremy, wouldn't be complete without some sort of Memphis Tiger sporting event. The Tigers played Marshall and it was a nail biter. The refs were a little whistle happy and called a whopping 64 fouls throughout the whole game. The Tigers ended with a victory so we left happy. It was a great way to end our "I love Memphis" Saturday.<br /><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>The Forum looks a little more empty these days during Memphis basketball games. That makes me sad. Our seats haven't improved though.... hah. </i></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="color: #134f5c;"><i>Well, there you have it! I learned that alot has changed in Memphis in a few years. The city is constantly growing and improving and I fall more in love with it everyday... and with my tour guide&nbsp; who still loves exploring this city with me. </i></span></div>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-11896590857555145822015-01-12T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-26T12:25:09.654-06:00Easy Big Game Party Snacks<i>This post has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. <gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="208c6623-328a-4755-ac59-e5b23a6f1524" id="69e758f7-4744-4f26-8640-ce6daf257e35"><gs class="GINGER_SOFTWARE_mark" ginger_software_uiphraseguid="a869cbfa-ca1a-4f70-b0c0-723f09f82706" id="b4e2805f-c478-4e71-b807-8a08cd9afd7d">and</gs></gs> its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameTimeMVP #CollectiveBias</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xJ8h17DIpAs/VLMxsDHm_3I/AAAAAAAABRA/DRZPrwM9hwY/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bhero.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TLYFpJxhaBs/VLMxrJPaEoI/AAAAAAAABQk/JzL2wmhlHCs/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bcart%2B.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><br />When watching a Big Game and hosting guests, the last thing you want to do is spend lots and lots of time in the kitchen. You want to be cheering and socializing! Here's what I suggest: <i>super easy snacks</i>.You'll want to make things that take little prep time and things that everyone will love.<br /><br />First, you'll want something savory. I suggest <a href="http://www.walmart.com/nestle" rel="nofollow">Hot Pockets</a>. They take only a few minutes to prepare, they come in lots of different flavors, and they're a great source of protein. I also like that guests can snack on them as they please. When I serve Hot Pockets, I cut them in half to make them easier to grab and get back to the game. When the platter starts getting low, I just prepare some more. It's very very easy, delicious, and everyone is happy.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tUPWalk4HV0/VLMxsmnFpvI/AAAAAAAABRQ/5LXV-ZUbRYM/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bhot%2Bpockets.jpg" WIDTH="800" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Zuljdi80hjk/VLM2OLmwN_I/AAAAAAAABRw/TtVZhAY_XeY/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bhot%2Bpockets%2Bup%2Bclose.jpg" WIDTH="800" /></div><br />These are the Pepperoni Pizza Hot Pockets with Garlic Buttery Seasoned Crust and the Philly Steak &amp; Cheese Hot Pockets with Seasoned Crusts. Yum yum yum! <br /><br /><br /><br />In addition this savory snack, you'll need something for those with a sweet tooth. I suggest Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Dip made with Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cup Minis. <br /><br />Something every Big Game gathering (dare I say every gathering?) needs is dip. People looove dips. They're (usually) easy to make, people can snack on them throughout the game, and you can make all sorts of different varieties. I whipped up this fun, verrrry easy, dessert dip using Butterfinger Peanut Butter Cup Minis. It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-d6MiksZ2Oa4/VLMxsHPfxpI/AAAAAAAABQ4/iGQ-TwinTuk/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bdip%2Bhero.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GkPZLx7_k4Q/VLMxruTiEZI/AAAAAAAABQw/p91xCiBxFno/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bbutterfinger%2Bcups.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HQsLuKAh-J8/VLMxrQ6QmGI/AAAAAAAABQo/2tqSRJxBorc/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bdip%2Bclose.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YBTMyH3qId0/VLMxs7NJwWI/AAAAAAAABRE/lbfhDPC6-Ms/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Brecipe%2Bcard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YBTMyH3qId0/VLMxs7NJwWI/AAAAAAAABRE/lbfhDPC6-Ms/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Brecipe%2Bcard.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />There you have it! Two super easy ways to impress during the Big Game.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br />&nbsp;By the way, everything is available at <a href="http://www.walmart.com/nestle" rel="”nofollow”">Walmart</a>! (Does it get much easier than that??)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K6SvZIlxNvA/VLMyr23t9FI/AAAAAAAABRc/hvkVkaoRz30/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bin%2Bstore%2Bbutterfinger.jpg" height="320" width="240" /><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5VNHC0Q8tLI/VLMysC_4fxI/AAAAAAAABRg/3V8F7S94FLQ/s1600/big%2Bgame%2Bin%2Bstore%2Bhot%2Bpocket.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></div><br /><br /><br /><i>What are your must have Game Day dishes? </i><br /><br /><br />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-59924155246584806432015-01-09T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-26T12:25:43.560-06:00New Year #FitTeaDetox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7Gt8Xe9AOns/VK9S7XikjcI/AAAAAAAABP8/WAj3oRMq6f0/s1600/fittea%2Bhero.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q0XHJSkMytY/VK9S8aM3ALI/AAAAAAAABQQ/DFetN47Q9bs/s1600/fittea%2Bwith%2Bshoes.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>One of my resolutions this year (which is totally not unique), is to focus on my health. I'll be honest, I cannot remember the last time I went to the gym in 2014. I thinkkkk I went out for a run sometime this fall when the weather was still warm. But yeah, that was it. I am a huge slacker. So, I jumped on the fitness resolution band wagon and here we are. <br /><br />I needed something to help give me that push to get back out there, get into shape, and to keep my resolution. Enter <a href="http://marker.ly/b/fittea0231/10649/97">FitTea</a>.&nbsp;<br /><br />Here are four ways FitTea is helping me with my resolution:<br /><br />1- <b>Warmth</b>. When it's cold, the last thing I want to do is go outside and head to the gym. Having a cup of hot tea definitely helps me get motivated.<br /><br />2- <b>Immune System Boost</b>. The natural ingredients found in <a href="http://marker.ly/b/fittea0231/10649/97">FitTea</a> help build your immune system, which, if anyone else works in an office like mine, the stronger the immune system, the better! <br /><br />3- <b>Energy</b>. I typically get my workout in after a full day of work. Most days, I am exhausted. The energy boost from FitTea helps me make the most of my workouts. <br /><br />4- <b>Natural Ingredients.</b> Part of being healthy and getting into shape is not putting junk into my body. FitTea is full of natural ingredients including: Organic Green Tea, Oolong Wu Yi, Organic Rooibos, Ginger, Pomegranate, Guarana, Birch, Stevia, Corn and Honey Powder. You can actually see the pieces of corn and pomegranate in the tea!<br /><br />These natural ingredients have other benefits, which include weight loss, suppressing appetite, and natural antioxidants. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TtZCPZVbcqk/VK9S7sLtFMI/AAAAAAAABQA/aRsagd4OE6c/s1600/fittea%2Bopen%2Bbag.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MLbFbt8EQ6M/VK9S7li5tTI/AAAAAAAABQE/8PMdujbJfDc/s1600/fittea%2Bbags.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><br /><br />So far, I'm totally a fan of <a href="http://marker.ly/b/fittea0231/10649/97">FitTea</a>. I just hope I keep up with my resolution!! I have a feeling that won't be a problem :) <br /><br />PS. Have you ever made your own tea bags with loose tea?? I followed <a href="http://www.nelliebellie.com/diy-tea-bags/">this tutorial</a>.&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i>This post is sponsored by FitTea and Markerly. I was compensated for my review. As always, all opinions are completely honest and entirely my own.</i>&nbsp; </span> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://files.markerly.com/tracker.min.js#tracker_id=fittea0231&blogger_id=10649"></script> Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-77054685402723829652015-01-07T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-26T12:26:30.273-06:00Stitch Fix: Help Me Choose<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eLAZzYGP_QU/VKytuzVopHI/AAAAAAAABPs/uro-0-8WTbM/s1600/stitch%2Bfix%2B.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><br />It's such a thrill each and every time a Stitch Fix box is waiting for me at my door. The more I've been using <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3205735">Stitch Fix</a>, the more I've been enjoying it. They're learning what I love and they even send things that coordinate with items I've kept from previous boxes.<br /><br />For those who might not know, Stitch Fix is basically a personal shopper. It's an online service that sends a box of items to your door based on a survey you fill out. They are spot on most of the time. If you have never <a href="https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/3205735">Stitch Fixed</a>, I definitely suggest giving it a try... at least once! <br /><br />But now I need help. What should I keep from this box?? There's a survey at the bottom of the post! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_t9E7CUN4qw/VKytPsCY4qI/AAAAAAAABPk/1Epd7qZERlo/s1600/stitch%2Bfix%2Bpolka%2Bdots.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5gdZrS4_bfU/VKytKPIcqLI/AAAAAAAABPU/teUS0ByLuAQ/s1600/stitch%2Bfix%2Bgreen%2Bskirt.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kF6lDWHUtUM/VKytMUO0rkI/AAAAAAAABPc/qgJDIH5WV3U/s1600/stitch%2Bfix%2Bowl%2Bdress.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ayZM4DZDaAM/VKytG_B3TWI/AAAAAAAABPM/rKQU4jZ8zHA/s1600/stitch%2Bfix%2Bgrey%2Bblouse.jpg" WIDTH="800"/></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="500" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Snh9NDHEyqmF-Pq766EZSR7pdp3YuVAwsZrzh8eTM_E/viewform?embedded=true" width="600">Loading...</iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />Do you want to try Stitch Fix?? Find a link ---------&gt; on my sidebar!<br /><br />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-47251812097103298582015-01-06T07:00:00.000-06:002015-01-06T07:00:03.115-06:00Two For TuesdayToday, I've teamed up with Ashley over at <a href="http://www.thenashvillianblog.com/">The Nashvillian</a> for Two for Tuesday, my favorite link-up floating around blog world these days. So, if you don't already read her blog, you should! I mean, there's more to Tennessee than Memphis ;) anddddd if you have blog you should absolutely link-up your two most recent posts below!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">---------------------------------------------------------</div><br />Welcome to Two for Tuesdays on <a href="http://www.thenashvillianblog.com/" target="_blank">The Nashvillian</a>! Join me every Tuesday at 7am CST/8am EST and link up not one, but&nbsp;<b>two</b>&nbsp;blog posts. Every week, I will feature not one, but&nbsp;<b>two&nbsp;</b>winners in&nbsp;<b>two</b>&nbsp;different categories: Most Page Views and Best Content. Link-ups and blog hops are great ways to gain exposure for your blog and to find new blogs to follow. I hope you'll come join the fun!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>MEET YOUR CO-HOST</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xhg-ESVZOv4/VKhhvZSj3oI/AAAAAAAAIaw/K2mWKdzgYEk/s1600/01.06.2015%2B-%2BAlyssa%2B-%2BTen%2BFeet%2BOff%2BBeale%2Bedit.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xhg-ESVZOv4/VKhhvZSj3oI/AAAAAAAAIaw/K2mWKdzgYEk/s1600/01.06.2015%2B-%2BAlyssa%2B-%2BTen%2BFeet%2BOff%2BBeale%2Bedit.jpg" height="426" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Alyssa @&nbsp;<a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/" target="_blank">Ten Feet Off Beale</a><br /><a href="https://twitter.com/alyssaplong" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;|&nbsp;</span><a href="http://instagram.com/alyssaplong" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Instagram</a><span style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;|&nbsp;</span><a href="https://www.pinterest.com/tenfeetoffbeale/" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3934552/ten-feet-off-beale" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>LAST WEEK'S WINNERS:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Page Views</b></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9kCEOBxexNA/VKKuU47I48I/AAAAAAAAB3w/s9jKNeol6is/s1600/instagram_dec2014_collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9kCEOBxexNA/VKKuU47I48I/AAAAAAAAB3w/s9jKNeol6is/s1600/instagram_dec2014_collage.jpg" height="640" width="638" /></a></div><a href="http://www.classyyettrendy.com/2014/12/instagram-december-outfits.html" target="_blank">Instagram Outfits: December</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.classyyettrendy.com/" target="_blank">Classy Yet Trendy</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Content</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.treasuretromp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-Travel-Adventures-750x563.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://www.treasuretromp.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/2014-Travel-Adventures-750x563.png" height="480" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.treasuretromp.com/2014/12/top-10-travel-adventures-2014/" target="_blank">Top 10 Travel Adventures of 2014</a>&nbsp;from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.treasuretromp.com/" target="_blank">Treasure Tromp</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.thenashvillianblog.com/" target="_blank" title="The Nashvillian"><img alt="Two For Tuesdays" src="http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k425/ashnashvillian/twofortuesdays3_zps9c12a1f1.jpg" style="height: 250px; width: 250px;" /></a><br /><textarea cols="13" id="code-source" name="code-source" rows="3" style="height: 50px; width: 250px;"><a href="URL"><img src=" http://i326.photobucket.com/albums/k425/ashnashvillian/twofortuesdays3_zps9c12a1f1.jpg" border="0"></a></textarea><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>How to participate:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Add your&nbsp;<b>two</b>&nbsp;most recent blog posts to the inLinkz link-up.<br />2. Follow your co-host (<a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/" target="_blank">Ten Feet Off Beale</a>) on&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3934552/ten-feet-off-beale" target="_blank">Bloglovin</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;">3. Grab a "Two For Tuesdays" button!</div><div style="text-align: left;">4. Tweet your links using the hashtag #TwoForTuesdays. I'll retweet you for added exposure!</div><div style="text-align: left;">5. Leave a comment on&nbsp;<b>two</b>&nbsp;or more blog posts from the link-up.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Ready. Set. Go!</b></span></div><!-- start InLinkz script --> <br /><div class="InLinkzContainer" id="482141"><a href="http://new.inlinkz.com/luwpview.php?id=482141" rel="nofollow" title="click to view in an external page.">An InLinkz Link-up</a></div><script src="//static.inlinkz.com/cs2.js?v=116" type="text/javascript"></script><!-- end InLinkz script --></div></div>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-86858589288902528742015-01-05T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-05T08:00:00.040-06:00A Low-Key Memphis New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kd1ePPrPMxU/VKolxGEhpbI/AAAAAAAABOY/EBvWjsce-I4/s1600/low%2Bkey%2Bnye.jpg" /></div><br />Happy New Year, everyone!!! I hope everyone had a great holiday and are having a wonderful 2015, so far! I was fortunate enough to have my Mom and my brother in Memphis this week to celebrate the New Year. Before they arrived, I tried to plan out what we would do at midnight because Downtown Memphis can get pretty crazy this time of year. Many of the typical spots we frequent bring in DJ's, a fancy menu, and implement a large cover for New Year's Eve. <br /><br />I knew I wanted something low-key, but also something Memphis-y and fun. I didn't want a club atmosphere, I didn't want to be climbing over other people, and I definitely didn't want to spend an arm and a leg just to get in the door. I also didn't just want my visitors sitting on my couch at home to ring in the new year. So, I did what any blogger would do, I turned to Twitter. Some said a low-key New Year in Memphis couldn't be done! I said, balderdash, it can most definitely happen... and guess what, it did! <br /><br /><br />We started the night a <a href="http://pearlsoysterhouse.com/">Pearl's Oyster House</a> for dinner. We went around 8:30 pm and walked right in. I was concerned that there would be a wait, but the crowds were nowhere to be found. We took our time and ordered from their regular menu which included all our favorites (yummm char grilled oysters). I was glad there was no specialty menu for the occasion since I wanted to show off Pearl's to our guests. <br /><br />After this, we headed towards Beale Street. The one place I wanted to avoid.<br /><br />My Mom and my brother were staying at the <a href="http://www.westinmemphisbealestreet.com/">Westin</a> right across from the FedEx Forum. They had told me that they had a great view of the Guitar Drop from their hotel window (For those of you not in Memphis, we have a guitar that drops at midnight at Beale Street) so that's where we went. I'll be honest, I was surprised at how few people there were walking around! After everything I had heard, I thought Beale Street, and downtown in general, would be swarming. It wasn't. <br /><br />We ended up watching the guitar drop from the hotel, while also having it on the television, however, we could have gone down to Beale Street and not battled a crowd. From their window, we could clearly see the corner of Beale and Third and there was nobody there! <br /><br />Overall, I think what we did was perfect (for us). It was low-key, it was Memphis-y, we didn't run into any crowds, and we had an amazing view of Beale Street, especially of the fireworks at midnight.<br /><br />So, yes, a low-key Downtown Memphis New Year not at home can absolutely be done. Next year, I'm thinking we might even venture onto Beale.... maybe :)&nbsp; Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-22256149396580319962015-01-01T08:00:00.000-06:002015-01-01T08:00:04.253-06:00For Auld Lang Syne, My Dear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aHHrwN3zsfg/VKOYhHbqAkI/AAAAAAAABN4/cFMN608sxAs/s1600/auld%2Blang%2Bsyne.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br />Happy 2015!!!! Here's to an amazing year full of fun, laughter, love, and joy.<br /><br /><br /><br />anddddd because I love posting this picture around this time of year, here's our FIRST New Year together ringing in 2011!&nbsp; <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <img alt=" photo newyearfirst_zpsbbd5004d.jpg" border="0" src="http://i1115.photobucket.com/albums/k555/alyssaperrella/January%202013/newyearfirst_zpsbbd5004d.jpg" /></div>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-28580907960113360342014-12-31T08:00:00.000-06:002014-12-31T08:00:04.032-06:002014 - Looking Back<table style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fVoP96VI2NI/VKOShbga38I/AAAAAAAABLY/FjUfhDxs1oI/s1600/1.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ovC1fwo7evg/VKOSjoM8fPI/AAAAAAAABMY/vsV7TE5uP04/s1600/2.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bZvbLnvJtdA/VKOSj2hMsDI/AAAAAAAABMc/qzeS4Jl04gU/s1600/3.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LBnJTvK9GDk/VKOSkHdZerI/AAAAAAAABMo/yPY8igwDEq4/s1600/4.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UVy292YlRaA/VKOSkSdghbI/AAAAAAAABMs/Uzj-T7jwLKg/s1600/5.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5MATzH48I64/VKOSk5OgUoI/AAAAAAAABMw/AmcUOqxQJZQ/s1600/6.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Yy9gGp35toc/VKOSlKT6_hI/AAAAAAAABNA/ZBZgX8iT1C4/s1600/7.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4H1xj2sdkfY/VKOSlQf1gDI/AAAAAAAABNE/lWv69KmrddA/s1600/8.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kAav-bWEoOs/VKOSljYkUbI/AAAAAAAABNI/e4pl-5Kbjj4/s1600/9.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rtSliuvwkTE/VKOShcRxoXI/AAAAAAAABLg/1S2-k0iB_NI/s1600/10.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8gkZMF6RpWM/VKOShpBZpfI/AAAAAAAABLc/2Qigo6Q3j8o/s1600/11.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-25ah5tgDwSo/VKOSiBVOM9I/AAAAAAAABLo/Om_f-MUhRdk/s1600/12.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> </tr></tbody></table><table style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SDW4Lv54IQY/VKOSiTBywqI/AAAAAAAABL0/N0y8agdbn_U/s1600/13.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rFIG6rJUg5c/VKOSixF47PI/AAAAAAAABL8/lQiJ2LpKbRo/s1600/14.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n_a2dT37B0Q/VKOSi95UZnI/AAAAAAAABMA/1npVhMdbCA8/s1600/15.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> <td><img alt="Ten Feet Off Beale 2014" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-trCJH26HaZs/VKOSjp26_rI/AAAAAAAABMQ/IyDfKJJJI3M/s1600/17.jpg" height="150" width="150" /></td> </tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br />I feel like I was just here writing <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2013/12/2013-looking-back.html">last year's</a> recap! This year has been both the happiest and saddest years of my life. I lost my Father and I gained a husband and I learned some very valuable lessons in between. One of the most important being:<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><i>make the most of the time you're given </i></div><br /><br />Here are some of my memorable moments of 2014:<br /><br />1. Went to <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/01/theperrellasindisney.html">Disney World </a>with my family <br />2. Read some great books my two favorites being <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/02/bookworm-whered-you-go-bernadette.html">Where'd You Go, Bernadette</a> and <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/07/bookworm-unbroken.html">Unbroken</a><br />3. My Cinderella themed <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/03/my-cinderella-bridal-shower.html">bridal shower </a><br />4. Learned about <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/08/honey-bees.html">honey bees</a><br />5. Ate some great new Memphis meals, one of my favorites being <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/10/must-eat-memphis-oshi-burger-bar-downtown.html">Oshi</a><br />6. My <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/03/my-painting-bachelorette-party.html">bachelorette</a> party<br />7. Got more comfortable <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/04/wore.html">in front of the camera</a> for this here blog<br />8. I got <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/search/label/%23averylongwedding">married</a>!<br />9. <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/06/honeymoon.html">Honeymooned</a> in Jamaica<br />10. Wrote the <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/07/the-most-difficult-post-ive-ever-had-to.html">most difficult post</a> I've ever had to write<br />11. Ate lots of meals at some old favorites, especially <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/02/the-green-beetle.html">The Green Beetle </a><br />12. Shot a <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/09/the-shooting-range.html">gun</a><br />13. Went to <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/10/villanova-homecoming.html">Villanova Homecoming</a><br />14. Visited <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/10/5-reasons-to-visit-helena-arkansas.html">Helena, Arkansas</a><br />15. <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/11/diy-rustic-industrial-shelves.html">Built</a> some shelves<br />16. Traveled to <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/12/jonah-branson-missouri.html">Branson, Missouri</a><br /><br /><br />Here's to 2015!!! <br /><br />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-23558048329799373292014-12-24T08:00:00.000-06:002014-12-24T08:00:03.678-06:00Our First Noel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FCMEWp_RVPM/VJmKFd-sGQI/AAAAAAAABK4/Vr7iR56ZuiE/s1600/IMG_2261.JPG" /></div><br /><br />Merry Christmas from the Longs! I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday :) <br /><br />Here's a little peak at our Christmas card! <br /><br />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-7383351965349729522014-12-23T08:00:00.000-06:002014-12-23T08:00:04.741-06:00A Big Fish and A Small Town<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uCTE232Zm44/VJj87hDWA9I/AAAAAAAABKA/n-b1lkw27Co/s1600/branson%2Bme%2Band%2Bmary.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RBlF5kHzpLU/VJj88VJZvDI/AAAAAAAABKE/esUnUWCDSRM/s1600/branson%2Btrain.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-4p3GrJBUy0g/VJj9DYYkorI/AAAAAAAABKY/1XgWBROZ2ao/s1600/branson%2Bwalking.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AC2DamMXuK4/VJj8_NPM6TI/AAAAAAAABKQ/NnMJKPJYxow/s1600/branson%2Bm%2Band%2Bt.jpg" /></div><br /><br />What do you do when your best friend is in a musical in Missouri? You grab your husband, hop in the car, drive the five hours, and go see her!<br /><br />Let me explain. One of my very best friends, <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2012/07/friendship.html">Mary</a>, is an amazing actress. She has spent the last year in <a href="http://www.sight-sound.com/WebSite/shows.do?showCD=JNH">Jonah</a> (the musical) in Branson, Missouri. Branson is only a few hours from Memphis, so we knew we had to get there to see her.<br /><br />Spending time with Mary is always fun, no matter where we are. This time, though, we got to see where she has spent the last year, explore Branson, and see a great show. We also got to meet her beau (Bonjour, Tim!!!) anddddd shoot zombies. Yep. We went to this fun place that's a mix between an amusement park ride and a video game. Want to guess who was the number one shooter? (it was me!)<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iBwlRN2LO0M/VJj9JZFKxII/AAAAAAAABKo/M6z-t9G9_DY/s1600/branson%2Bzombies.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Ok, I have to talk about <a href="http://www.sight-sound.com/WebSite/shows.do?showCD=JNH">Jonah</a> for a second. Sight and Sound is a Christian theater company that creates incredible musicals based on the stories of the Bible. Even if my best friend wasn't in the show, I would have thoroughly enjoyed it. The sets were amazing, the giant fish was so believable, and the music was so so so good. Jonah will be running for at least another year so if you have the opportunity to go to Branson (or their other theater in Pennsylvania), deffffffinitely make some time to see it! You won't be disappointed. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wMhYmu_J-Tk/VJj9FOAdeYI/AAAAAAAABKg/HTkh7b71wsk/s1600/branson%2Bwhale.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br />PS. This wasn't the first time we traveled to see Mary perform! Last time, we went to <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2013/04/bears-spotted-in-paducah-kentucky.html">Paducah, Kentucky</a>.&nbsp;<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp; Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-74051112113574416752014-12-17T08:00:00.000-06:002014-12-17T08:00:00.450-06:00Cheesy Potato Waffles (& Giveaway)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FxyCwAOv3zA/VJD7yCp1Z2I/AAAAAAAABI8/hlu8XrlETRc/s1600/potato%2Bwaffles%2Bcover.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Sok7UAo9wkU/VJD72E3yrXI/AAAAAAAABJE/5qe6zllW_vQ/s1600/potato%2Bwaffles%2Bclose.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xvdtc8TLSfo/VJD7xDX5thI/AAAAAAAABI0/_reIHiX7Y2s/s1600/potato%2Bbox.jpg" /></div><br /><br />One of the best parts about the holidays has got to be the gatherings. Getting together with family and friends is definitely one of my favorite parts at least. Usually these get-togethers involve food... lots and lots of food...hence the reason I will I will I willlll be going back to the gym come January. <br /><br />Anywaysss, these Potato Waffles would make a great side dish or appetizer when you're entertaining this holiday season! The results are impressive, but they are oh so easy to make, thanks to <a href="http://ooh.li/7178565">Betty Crocker™</a>. <br /><br />Betty Crocker™ Casserole Patatoes are delicious on their own, however, with a few upgrades you can really make a dish that pops!<br /><br />Here's how I made these Cheesy Potato Waffles:&nbsp; <br /><br /><b>Ingredients</b>: <br />1 Box <a href="http://ooh.li/7178565">Betty Crocker™ Au Gratin Casserole Potatoes</a><br />Fresh Green Pepper, chopped<br />Fresh Red Pepper, chopped<br />Bacon, chopped - <i>I used Turkey bacon</i><br />1/4 cup Flour<br /><br /><b>Directions</b>:<br />- Prepare the Betty Crocker™ Potatoes on the stove-top according to the directions on the box.<br /><br />- Once the potatoes are cooked, add them to a large mixing bowl. Add some chopped green pepper, red pepper, bacon, and the flour to the potatoes (you can get creative here! if you want a lot of peppers and bacon, add more! If you don't, leave them outttt... it will be good either way).&nbsp; Mix together. I used my KitchenAid to really get the potatoes mashed up and blended with peppers and bacon. <br /><br />- Ladle a spoon full of the batter onto each section of a hot waffle iron. Close lid and bake for about 5-6 minutes. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If this isn't convincing enough, here's a <a href="http://ooh.li/c4860b8">$.50 coupon download</a> to help you #GetYourBettyOn and give Betty Crocker™ Casserole Potatoes a try. Also, enter the giveaway below for $15!!! <br /><br /><br /><br /><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="ba7da8d119" data-template="" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/ba7da8d119/" id="rcwidget_ozzg468x" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a><script src="//widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script> <img src="http://ooh.li/ce4374a" /><br /><br /><br /><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclosure: The information, products and <a href="http://ooh.li/7178565">Betty Crocker™</a>Potato gift cards were provided by <a href="http://ooh.li/7178565">Betty Crocker™</a>through <a href="https://app.linqia.com/r/7iqsnr1f">Linqia</a>.</span></i>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-5555528087717570962014-12-16T08:15:00.000-06:002014-12-16T08:15:00.058-06:00Holiday Peppermint Popcorn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J8uSCdZNYm0/VI-cCgpm_qI/AAAAAAAABIU/1fR0zYMIWvU/s1600/peppermint%2Bpopcorn%2Bcover.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sQvS4ttCt8U/VI-cFKuSkPI/AAAAAAAABIc/SVhyCxJPcB0/s1600/popcorn%2B.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IafuCi6F1hA/VI-cF5Vce4I/AAAAAAAABIk/fRzJhrVmDg4/s1600/popcorn%2Bclose.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br />For the past few Christmases, we've made at least one batch of Peppermint Popcorn. It's always requested when we go to Christmas parties andddd it's so good we like to have it around to snack on before the New Year healthy eating begins.<br /><br />I shared this link a <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2012/12/peppermint-popcorn-pinterest-success.html">few years ago</a>, but figured it was time to share it again! Peppermint Popcorn is the perfect snack to much on while watching your favorite Christmas movie sipping a cup of hot cocoa.<br /><br />In my opinion, peppermint is the BEST flavor of the season!&nbsp; <br /><br /><br /><b>Ingredients</b><br />16 oz. white chocolate - we use the melt-able chocolate found in the baking aisle<br />1 cup finely crushed peppermints (about 40 mints or 10-12 candy canes) - the Vitamix made this step suuuuper easy<br />3 bags of popped popcorn (about)<br /><br /><br /><b>Directions</b>:<br />- Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Be careful you don't burn it! I usually heat it up in 30 second increments until it's melted.<br /><br />- Stir 1/2 cup crushed peppermint into the white chocolate.<br /><br />- Place popcorn into a large bowl (deffffinitely be sure you don't have an kernels in there #lessonlearned)&nbsp; <br /><br />- Pour melted chocolate mixture over the popcorn, gently stir.<br /><br />- Lay popcorn out on parchment or wax paper to let the chocolate harden. Sprinkle with remaining peppermint dust.<br /><br /><br /><br />This would be a GREAT gift for neighbors or co-workers or even family members! Everyones loves this stuff.<br /><br /><br />See the original recipe here: <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/01/07/white-chocolate-and-peppermint-covered-popcorn/">http://www.skiptomylou.org/2010/01/07/white-chocolate-and-peppermint-covered-popcorn/</a><br />Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-50060980488175839452014-12-13T07:00:00.000-06:002014-12-15T09:22:56.159-06:00A Guide to Gifting for Your Guys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E8PU4sH_IAc/VItt8hxzpgI/AAAAAAAABH0/Ujsky2dSsA8/s1600/hero_img.jpeg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GD45IGJg9aY/VItt7WehFLI/AAAAAAAABHU/8Wsu_zasdfs/s1600/Woodchuck-049.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lAAIwXLqoT0/VItt8F50SEI/AAAAAAAABHk/3COEbemAfhs/s1600/Woodchuck_products-003.jpg" /></div><br /><br />Let’s be honest for a second--when it comes to buying gifts for the men in our lives, we tend to find ourselves at a loss. Tools are a classic fall back, followed closely by lawn equipment. But this year, you want something unique to them that they’ll actually use, appreciate, and love. If that’s the case (and you’ve already bought your guy all the tools he needs), then let me introduce you to <a href="http://woodchuckusa.com/">WOODCHUCK USA</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://woodchuckusa.com/">WOODCHUCK USA</a> is a company based on authentic, American traditions, they are driven by their mission to bring nature back to people, quality back to products and jobs back to America. Each one of their products is 100% made in the USA and handcrafted in their Minneapolis-based manufacturing studio. What’s even better? Every product uses FSC certified wood veneer, adding a classic, natural aesthetic to every aspect of your look.<br /><br /><a href="http://woodchuckusa.com/">WOODCHUCK</a> offers a variety of products, from phone skins and journals to a collection of men’s fashion accessories; including flasks, tie bars, and business card holders. Their fully customizable line of products allows you to give a gift that no one else will have. After checking out their site, we’ve picked out our top five favorite gifts for the guys:<br /><br />1. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://woodchuckusa.com/collections/wood-flasks">Flask</a>: With a stainless steel body and real wood finish, these 3 oz flasks are compact and slip easily into your suit or coat pocket. <br /><br />2. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.blogger.com/hyperlink%20to%20http://woodchuckusa.com/collections/wood-cufflinks">Cufflinks</a>: These stainless steel cufflinks each feature a real wood facing that is hand-selected to ensure the most unique grain possible. Better yet, your cufflinks come in their own WOODCHUCK box for storage. <br /><br />3. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://woodchuckusa.com/collections/wood-journals">Journal</a>: Offered in both a classic size (8.5” x 5.5”) and pocket size (4.5” x 6.5”) &nbsp;it’s easy to see why these journals are one of WOODCHUCK’s best-selling products. These journals are perfect for jotting down meeting notes or just sporadic ideas and thoughts, the pages of these journals are made from 100% recycled paper. <br /><br />4. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://woodchuckusa.com/collections/wood-business-card-holders">Business card holder</a>: Exchanging business cards never looked so classy. The stainless steel body and real wood finish allows for a memorable exchange and immediate conversation starter. <br /><br />5. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://woodchuckusa.com/collections/phones">iPhone skin</a>: For the tech lover in all of our lives, these phone skins aren’t your average accessory. WOODCHUCK also offers skins for Samsung Galaxy S4 and S5 as well as Adventure cases for those who are a little more, well...adventurous (or phone-dropping prone). <br /><br /><a href="http://woodchuckusa.com/">WOODCHUCK USA</a>’s products help you give the guys in your life a gift they won’t forget. Each purchase you make from them also allows you to join them in their mission to bring nature back to people, quality back to products and jobs back to America. <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fr-EQXMJ9-o/VItt8pubHpI/AAAAAAAABHs/wGozejf1nU0/s1600/blog_cedarskin.jpg" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c6JDJfmy6vs/VIttacXm3YI/AAAAAAAABG8/Qu--VX58dB8/s1600/IMG_5560.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-92chNYEg6oo/VIttesSEatI/AAAAAAAABHE/4uNE7AzC0gQ/s1600/IMG_5645.JPG" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-P5FxQZ6yl88/VItt89ijvkI/AAAAAAAABHw/hThk-rKhrLs/s1600/rosewood_businesscardholder_open_large.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-size: x-small;">This is a sponsored post, however, all opinions are entirely my own.</span></em> </div>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208429249241043887.post-91576412028018507002014-12-12T08:00:00.000-06:002014-12-12T08:02:12.806-06:00The Best Homemade Granola<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7KxcWH4X0Vk/VIpi-rKr7JI/AAAAAAAABGU/1PHZ7rlFR4A/s1600/granola%2Bcover.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6kTKuEtHCc/VIpi7n2-_1I/AAAAAAAABGM/Jrrr05PjhaE/s1600/granola%2Bclose%2Bup.jpg" /></div><br /><br /><br />When we visited <a href="http://www.tenfeetoffbeale.com/2014/10/5-reasons-to-visit-helena-arkansas.html">Helena, Arkansas</a>, we had breakfast at the sweetest little <a href="http://www.edwardianinn.com/">Inn</a>. Out of the many delicious dishes that were served, their granola stood out to us. It wasn't just any granola... it. was. amazing! We got to talking and it turns out they make it themselves using the Barefoot Contessa's recipe with some tweaking. <br /><br />Well, when we got back to Memphis I just had to try this out and see if I could recreate the amazingness that was this granola. It was an absolute success and there have been several batches made since.<br /><br />I decided that I can't keep this all to myself so I'm sharing it with all of you!<br /><br />You guys, this stuff is so so so good. I particularly enjoy it mixed into a bowl of yogurt but I've also been known to just eat it plain. Yeah. <br /><br /><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div><b>Ingredients</b><br />4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats - <i><b>we sometime use minute oats if we can't find the rolled oats</b></i><br />2 cups sweetened shredded coconut -<i><b> we actually leave this out!</b></i> <br />2 cups sliced almonds<br />3/4 cup vegetable oil<br />1/2 cup honey<br />1 1/2 cups small diced dried apricots<br />1 cup small diced dried figs<br />1 cup dried cherries<br />1 cup dried cranberries<br />1 cup roasted, unsalted cashews</div><div></div><div></div><div>&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br /><b>Directions</b>:<br />- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.<br /><br />- Toss the oats, coconut, and almonds together in a large bowl. Whisk together the oil and honey in a small bowl. Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until all the oats and nuts are coated. Pour onto a 13 by 18 by 1-inch sheet pan. Bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even, golden brown, about 45 minutes.<br /><br />- Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Add the apricots, figs, cherries, cranberries, and cashews. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.<br /><br /><br />See the original recipe here: <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/homemade-granola-recipe.html">http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/homemade-granola-recipe.html</a></div>Alyssa Longhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00336648302877369059noreply@blogger.com3